 "I made the decision to include Jennings Center for Older Adults in my estate plans because I'm concerned about Jennings' continuing ability to serve all people in the community who need them, regardless of financial resources. Planned gifts will help to build the Endowment Fund, which will enable Jennings to use the income from investments to subsidize benevolent care for those with limited incomes. Through a charitable bequest, I can provide for the charities of my choice after my death, when I no longer need the funds."
- Howard Bram |  "Anne and I have been associated with Jennings Center for Older Adults for more than 12 years. We are pleased with the opportunity the Holy Spirit Heritage Society affords us to continue to support the mission of Jennings even after we pass away. In our Wills, we have made Jennings Center for Older Adults the beneficiary of income producing securities. The beauty of this arrangement is that we can continue to use the dividends while we are alive, and if needed, we can even convert the securities to cash if our financial situation warrants."
- Frank Wade |
 "This is a purpose-driven center that ministers to my mother's many maladies. My family and I have been well-served... and my mom is busy and active."
- Reverend Milton Bradford |  "It makes me feel great! I love to be around the residents."
- Carol Patterson |
"The ministry at Jennings Center for Older Adults is such an important one. The Sisters of the Holy Spirit give witness to the value of the lives of the elderly. You pass that on to all who come there and to all who are employed there. It is a much needed message and work today."
- Sister Linda Valasik, H.M., family member |  "I like the family atmosphere and helping the residents. And I love that the nuns are so involved and visual on a day-to-day basis. It really gives you a warm feeling."
- Ranada, Senior Apartments staff |
 "Having the Catholic Church here is what helped me make my decision. It's important for me to have Mass and Rosary every day."
- Nancy Huelsman, resident |  "Everyone is so nice at Jennings; I have more friends now and people to talk to than ever before. And it's so clean here, so immaculate."
- Helen Pisarik, resident |
"Jennings offers a truly caring environment and understands dignity."
- Laurie, family member | "I'm so lucky to live here. I can't imagine living anywhere else. The people here are not just friends, but a whole community of people; a fellowship that makes it home."
- Jean, resident |
"Dear Martha and all, My mother's stay at Jennings was filled with so much goodness, fun and joy. I think of her now, kidding and joking with those who took care of her daily. Thank you for those beautiful memories."
- Sue (family member) | "It's really relaxing to be here. I really love interacting with everyone; I have a lot of fun. In the gift shop I get to be around a lot of people, and I really enjoy it."
- Pat |
"I wanted to send a belated thank you to you for all the kindness and sensitivity you offered at the time of my dad's death. I appreciate the connection you offered on that day before he passed away... Thank you again for being so helpful and understanding. And please forward my thanks to all of the staff there: the nurses, aides and physical therapy people who helped dad on a daily basis. Jennings offers a truly caring environment and understands dignity."
- Laurie (family member) |  "Establishing a charitable gift annuity provided us with the ability to make a significant gift to support Jennings’ Endowment Fund while enhancing our personal income through annuity payments. As an added benefit, we received considerable capital gains tax savings by donating appreciated stocks. It was easy to set up, and payments are automatically sent to our bank account quarterly. Now we can decide how to spend our annuity payments – either for personal use or to make an annual gift to Jennings."
- Jim Clark |
"The ministry at Jennings Center for Older Adults is such an important one. The Sisters of the Holy Spirit give witness to the value of the lives of the elderly. You pass that on to all who come there and to all who are employed there. It is a much needed message and work today."
- Sister Linda Valasik, H.M., family member | "Walking in and out of that door every morning makes me feel like I'm at my second home. I receive such respect...this is where I belong."
- Grace, staff member |
"The biggest benefit is that it has allowed my father to be more himself. It is pleasant for him, so it's pleasant for me."
- Larry, family member | "There is always something going on. Jennings offers a lot of things - sociability or being on your own."
- Angela, resident |
"I'm so glad for the (intergenerational program); it teaches children a special appreciation for older people and people with special needs."
- Allison, parent | "The staff is like family; they will listen when you have something to say."
- Millie, resident |
"From the kitchen, the STNAs, the laundry---really everyone all the way up---they do a good job."
- Ray, family member | "I (would like) to express our family’s appreciation for the kindness and gracious care that was
given to our father during his residency at Jennings. Sometimes it is the little things that speak so much to the heart. Thank you all for not only seeing them but acting upon them."
- A family member |
